Comparison

TYPE S Drive vs OneControl Auto

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TYPE S Drive

Enhance your driving with WiFi-enabled backup cameras, dash cams, and parking sensors. These easy-to-install devices offer features like 360° recording, live streaming, and automatic accident detection, providing greater confidence on the road for daily commuters and road-trippers.

Highlights
  • 360° HD Recording
  • Live Streaming
  • VR Mode Viewing
  • Park & Record Surveillance
  • G-Sensor Accident Detection
  • Solar Powered Options
  • App Controlled Sharing
Features
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Drive with confidence. TYPE S backup cameras, dash cams, and parking sensors will enhance your driving experience. These do-it-yourself-installation WiFi products give daily commuters, rideshare operators, and road-trippers the confidence they need to enjoy the road ahead of them. Drive safer today with TYPE S. Products powered by TYPE S Drive: • Drive 360 Dash Cam (BT57143) • Drive 360 Dash Cam with Live Streaming (BT530211) • 4K Dash Cam (BT530024) • Wireless Backup Camera (BT57799) • App View Backup Camera (BT56484) • App View and Solar Powered Parking Sensor (BT56485) Drive 360 Dash Cam (BT57143) • 360° HD Recording - Record the road and vehicle cabin simultaneously • VR Mode - Control the viewing experience and zoom for close-up looks with your phone • Share Your Ride – Post adventures (or mishaps) on social media through the DRIVE 360 App • Park & Record - 24-Hr vehicle surveillance for peace of mind • G-Sensor Technology - Automatically locks video during an accident or break-in event. Drive 360 Dash Cam with Live Streaming (BT530211) • 360° HD Recording - Record the road and vehicle cabin simultaneously • Live stream to Facebook and YouTube • VR Mode - Control the viewing experience and zoom for close-up looks with your phone • Share Your Ride – Post adventures (or mishaps) on social media through the DRIVE 360 App • Park & Record - 24-Hr vehicle surveillance for peace of mind • G-Sensor Technology - Automatically locks video during an accident or break-in event. 4K Dash Cam (BT530024) • App Controlled – Post adventures (or mishaps) on social media thru the app • 139° Wide Angle View - Expansive coverage to record enter road • Wide Dynamic Range – Clear recordings day or night • G-Sensor Technology – Auto saves video during an impact incident • GPS – Speed recording & map integration • Loop Recording – Continuous recording if SD card is full Wireless Backup Camera (BT57799) • Digital Signal – Ensure a secure link with no interference • Solar Rechargeable – Integrated solar panels recharge the camera battery • 120° Wide Angle Camera – Drive safer with an expansive rear view • Weatherproof IP67 Rated – All season weatherproof design • Wire-free Installation - Charge, pair, install & drive. App View Backup Camera (BT56484) • 110° wide angle camera with night vision • Easy Installation • Parking assistant lines App View and Solar Powered Parking Sensor (BT56485) • App view backup sensor with audio alert • Solar powered • Easy Installation

About

OneControl Auto

Control and monitor your trailer remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust brake settings, track tire pressure, and prevent trailer sway for a safer towing experience. Save custom profiles for different trailers and payloads.

Highlights
  • Monitor trailer tire pressure
  • Control trailer brake output
  • Prevent trailer sway
  • Create and save towing profiles
  • Real-time adjustments while towing
Features
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Manage Your Trailer from the Palm of Your Hand Take the helm and command your trailer from the palm of your hand. The OneControl Auto™ app works on iOS smartphones and makes it easy to monitor and control your trailer as you tow. Simply connect the app through Bluetooth® and control your brake controller while monitoring tire pressure and preventing trailer sway. With OneControl Auto you can make changes while towing in real-time and even create and save profiles for towing specific trailers or payloads. Compatible with CURT Tire Linc™ TPMS Monitor, Echo™ Brake Controllers & True Course Auto™ Sway Controller Tire Linc allows you to monitor your tire pressure in real time while on the road and helps you to prevent over or under-inflated tires, which can quickly lead to a dangerous blowout. CURT Echo brake controllers feature Bluetooth™ connectivity and allow you to monitor and adjust your brake level output and brake sensitivity from your smartphone. CURT True Course Auto is an automated system that prevents trailer sway when unexpected events occur, such as emergency maneuvers, high wind conditions or when tire blowouts happen. Note: Products sold separately With OneControl Auto You Can Easily: - Monitor trailer tire pressure - Control trailer brake output and sensitivity - Prevent trailer sway and avoid accidents

Screenshots

TYPE S Drive4 screens
OneControl Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OneControl Auto at 2.7 against TYPE S Drive's 1.7. OneControl Auto also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OneControl Auto holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 352 and 793 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of TYPE S Drive's written reviews are positive against 6% of OneControl Auto's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TYPE S Drive versus OneControl Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTYPE S DriveOneControl Auto
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (352 ratings)2.7 (793 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.7% of reviews — better5.5% of reviews
Number of ratings352793 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWinplus North America Inc.Lippert Components, Inc.

Customer experience

TYPE S Drive

All ratings352 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative82.1%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive12.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative81.3%

OneControl Auto

All ratings793 ratings
Positive42.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative55.1%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive5.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative92.2%

Bugs and requests

TYPE S Drive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OneControl Auto

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes on location permissions screen
  • Brakes locking up unexpectedly
  • App unable to connect to Bluetooth device

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved Bluetooth stability
  • Ability to use old app

In-app purchases

None

TYPE S Drive

No in-app purchases

None

OneControl Auto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TYPE S Drive free?
TYPE S Drive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OneControl Auto free?
OneControl Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TYPE S Drive or OneControl Auto?
OneControl Auto is rated higher. TYPE S Drive averages 1.7 out of 5 from 352 ratings, while OneControl Auto averages 2.7 from 793 ratings.
Do TYPE S Drive or OneControl Auto have ads?
Neither TYPE S Drive nor OneControl Auto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TYPE S Drive or OneControl Auto?
TYPE S Drive ships an update monthly, and OneControl Auto monthly. Most recently, TYPE S Drive was updated on September 23, 2026 and OneControl Auto on September 20, 2026.

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